5 Centimeters per Second (2025)
A live-action reimagining of Makoto Shinkai's beloved anime, tracing two childhood friends across years of silence, longing, and unfulfilled promise.
5 Centimeters per Second - Movie Information
- Original Title: 秒速5センチメートル
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Yoshiyuki Okuyama
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 2h 1m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 10, 2025 (Japan - G), February 25, 2026 (France), February 25, 2026 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 劇場用実写映画『秒速5センチメートル』 (JP), 초속 5cm (KR)
- Production Companies: Spoon., Fuji Television Network, TOHO, CoMix Wave Films
- Production Countries: Japan
5 Centimeters per Second - Plot
Spring 1991. Takaki and Akari meet in elementary school and continue to exchange letters even after she moves away. They make a final promise to each other to meet again. It is now 2008. They live their respective lives, paths never crossing. Enduring memories and a premonition of that promised day. Even now, their words from that day drift quietly, transcending time and distance. An ephemeral story of a promised reunion with someone precious.
5 Centimeters per Second - Trailer
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5 Centimeters per Second - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Yoshiyuki Okuyama
Main Cast
- Hokuto Matsumura
- Mitsuki Takahata
- Yuzu Aoki
- Nana Mori
- Mai Kiryu
- Haruto Ueda
- Noa Shiroyama
- Aoi Miyazaki
- Hidetaka Yoshioka
- Takashi Okabe
Writers
- Ayako Suzuki
Producers
- Hiromasa Tamai
- Dai Sano
5 Centimeters per Second - FAQs
Is 5 Centimeters per Second based on a true story?
No, 5 Centimeters per Second is not based on a true story. It is a live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's acclaimed 2007 animated film of the same name, which itself was an original work exploring themes of longing, distance, and the passage of time between childhood friends.
Where can I watch 5 Centimeters per Second (2025)?
5 Centimeters per Second (2025) is a theatrical release. You can check current streaming and viewing options for your region on JustWatch, which aggregates availability across major platforms including rental, purchase, and subscription services as they become available.
How does the 2025 film differ from Shinkai's original anime?
The 2025 live-action film expands on Makoto Shinkai's original 2007 animated film, running 121 minutes compared to the anime's 63 minutes. Director Yoshiyuki Okuyama and writer Ayako Suzuki deepen the characters and storyline, bringing new emotional dimensions to the beloved source material through real-world cinematography and performance.
Who are the main actors in 5 Centimeters per Second?
The film stars Hokuto Matsumura as adult Takaki Tohno and Mitsuki Takahata as Akari Shinohara. Supporting cast includes Yuzu Aoki as teenage Takaki, Nana Mori as Kanae Sumida, Aoi Miyazaki as Midori Koshimizu, and Hidetaka Yoshioka as Ryuichi Ogawa, among others.
What is 5 Centimeters per Second (2025) about?
The film follows Takaki and Akari, childhood friends who bond deeply before Akari moves away. They exchange letters and promise to reunite, but by 2008 their lives have drifted apart. The story explores memory, longing, and the quiet ache of connections lost to time and distance.
When was 5 Centimeters per Second (2025) released?
5 Centimeters per Second (2025) was released in Japan on October 10, 2025. International releases followed, including France and South Korea on February 25, 2026. The South Korean release carries a 12 age rating.
Who directed the 2025 live-action film?
The 2025 live-action adaptation of 5 Centimeters per Second was directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama, a Japanese filmmaker known for intimate, emotionally resonant storytelling. The screenplay was written by Ayako Suzuki, with music composed by Ayatake Ezaki and cinematography by Keisuke Imamura.
How long is 5 Centimeters per Second (2025)?
The 2025 live-action film runs 121 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 1 minute). This is notably longer than Makoto Shinkai's original 2007 animated film, which ran approximately 63 minutes, allowing the adaptation to explore the characters and their emotional journeys in greater depth.
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